“I remember going to the drive-in theatre in East Oakland as a child, watching two maybe three movies at once but only being able to hear the one we paid for. This was when you could drive a go cart and play ski ball next to the coliseum, then sneak into the movies at the Century theatre across the freeway. The town has changed throughout my life, almost everything I can remember is no longer here, but the memories I have are enough to make me feel good having experienced those things before they were gone. These paintings capture my journey through the city. They evoke memories and past experiences, good and bad. Each also represents its own unique part of the city, bursting with cultures and people from all over the world. Things are changing now and will continue to change; the city may be un-recognizable by the time my children are grown. This is also a way of preserving the old neighborhoods the way they actually looked when my generation grew up.” Alberto Symon

Oakland is rarely represented as it truly is; bright, colorful and beautiful. Gentrification and development are pushing out the families and communities who made this town so special. It’s culture is in danger of being wiped out and replaced with big box luxury. Alberto Symon paints his neighborhoods and the people who grew up there. They know a different Oakland.

Acrylic on canvas Alberto Symon builds vivid color and intense highlights to create stunning photorealistic paintings of corners and streets in Oakland. He is an Oakland native and received his BA at California State University East Bay. Amor Eterno Arte is proud to present Alberto Symon and continue to support Oakland born artists.

Please join us Saturday August 8th to celebrate Alberto’s work. We will have DJ Casper spinning oldies and funk and Mo’Shroom Edible Productions serving delicious food. Cold drinks and good folks as always.

For information and pricing please contact Amy George Cortez info@amoreternoarte.com